Reduce The Risk Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Posted by MCC on April 10th, 2008 at 09:26pm

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the leading work related injuries. This can be especially true in an office where people spend long hours at their desks.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused, basically, by poor posture. To minimize the risk of being affected with this condition; just think ergonomics.

Ergonomics is really just about comfort. The more comfortable a person is the better they will be able to work and the less stress they will feel.

Additionally, to reduce the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome injuries workers should take occasional breaks. A combination of good sense ergonomics and scheduled breaks is the best way to avoid carpal tunnel injuries in your office.

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